6.
Hold the PLIDCO Smith+Clamp firmly in position until the drawbolt and thrust nuts are tightened
to the torque value indicated in Chart A. Ensure there is full nut engagement by having equal
lengths of the drawbolt protruding from the thrust nuts on either side as shown in Figure 5.
7.
VERY IMPORTANT! Remove the pilot pin prior to tightening the force screw. Failure to remove
the pilot pin at this step could cause personal injury. Internal pressure could cause the pilot pin to
eject at a high velocity.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Chart A
Drawbolt
Size (inches)
ft-lbs
1/2
25 to 35
5/8
50 to 60
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Torque
Nm
34 to 47
68 to 81
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